New Mexico Feeding the Artist's Soul Tour '09

The next couple of days following the epic balloon | Tram adventure were low key explorations of Santa Fe with sketches of the courtyard of The Shed restaurant and the Palace of the Governors in the historic Plaza district. Countless shops, galleries, and museums make this area an exploration of the dynamic pulse of the Santa Fe creative arts.


The Shed Courtyard, Santa Fe | 10.7.09 | Pen and Ink, Watercolor
copyright 2009 b. scott shaevel | studio712; This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.


The Palace of the Governors | 10.8.09 | Graphite, pen
copyright 2009 b. scott shaevel | studio712; This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.


sketching in The Shed Restaurant





Spent an afternoon touring the Georgia O'keefe Museum. This tour provided a wonderful exploration of the artist's philosophy regarding the creative spirit and abstract art, her strength of conviction regarding her art, her technique with pastel, acrylic, and abstract color...and an in depth biographical glimpse into the artists love affair with NM. The exhibit displayed quotes and biographical information painted on the exhibit walls accompanying her works, along with stunning historic photographs, several taken by Ansel Adams. Wandering exploration of the historic plaza area...weather turned a bit chilly for outdoor sketching but absorbing a lifetime of images and influences for inspiration and future reference....












San Miguel Church
Oldest church in the US


Santa Fe sunsets/sunrises are stunning